DN5 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Gate, 0.8km from Bentley in Bentley (Doncaster). Administratively it sits within Bentley ward and the Doncaster North constituency.
This is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN5 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00038053 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL GATE, DN5 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL GATE, DN5 0DF.
308
37
£ 29,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN5 0DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN5 0DF is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN5 0DF. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 79,750
8 sales · Mean £ 76,365
Semi-Detached
£ 80,000
6 sales · Mean £ 79,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN5 0DF is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School
Bentley High Street Primary School
Bentley New Village Primary School
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Kirkby Avenue Primary School
Arksey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Coliseum Pharmacy0.2 km
- Lucy's Food and Drink0.5 km
- Oaks Ice Cream0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- Wobbly Wheels VW Bar0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rhinos0.2 km
- West End Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.2 km
- Bentley WMC0.0 km
- Bentley North End Sports&Social Pub0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ann Marie's1.0 km
- Boston & Co0.6 km
- Country Kitchen0.4 km
- Masala Restaurant Bentley Doncaster Ltd0.2 km
- Moona Coffee0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Britannia Fisheries1.0 km
- Flames Grill0.2 km
- Little T's0.8 km
- Lucky Six0.2 km
- Munch0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bentley (South Yorkshire)0.5 km
- Doncaster2.7 km
- Adwick3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Arksey Lane/Our Lady J & I R C School0.2 km
- High Street/Central Avenue0.2 km
- High Street/Central Avenue0.2 km
- Chapel Street/High Street0.2 km
- Arksey Lane/High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN50DF · Data under Open Government Licence